Cyclone Alfred Bush Telegraph SMS Alerts Sign Up
Free local and reliable information for people living in the Bellingen Shire and surrounding areas
- SMS alerts based on Bellingen Shire Council communiques and very important information from the SES.
- The Bush Telegraph should not be relied upon as the sole source of information.
- For emergency information listen to Coffs Coast ABC - 92.30 FM, download the Hazards Near Me app and go to the Bellingen Council website.
- The Bush Telegraph doesn't replace these important sources. We pass on reliable information from these official channels by text to people who want them.
- Our aim is to help people in our community who aren't able to access the internet to still get important information.
- This free community service is run by volunteers from the Neighbourhood Care Network.
- Your data is kept secure. We won't share your personal information with any other organisations apart from emergency services if they ask for it.
- We ask for your address when you sign up so that we can send alerts targeted to specific areas if we need to.
- The Bush Telegraph is powered by regular community fundraising campaigns and the Urunga Lions who help with our monthly costs. Thanks to all who have contributed.
Bush Telegraph Sign Up
Click on link above to register
If you sign up before 6 pm on Thursday 6 March we can guarantee you will be on the updated SMS list.
For later registrations we will update the list as soon as we can. This might be delayed due to power outages and because we are volunteers managing our own situations.
What the Neighbourhood Care Network Does
Our Vision
A vibrant trusted community driven network that fosters safety, resilience, and a sense of belonging
Our Purpose
To strengthen local communities to respond to, recover from, and build resilience against emergencies and disruptive events by enabling connections and providing resources and support, prioritising community-led solutions.
Who We Are
We are a committed group of volunteers from the Bellingen Shire and Blicks community on the Dorrigo Plateau. We are currently reviewing our operations and are applying for some new project grants. Watch this space.
Your personal information
We protect your personal information in our securely certified system.
By registering for the Bush Telegraph you agree that we can pass your information on to emergency services during an emergency, if they ask for it. We don't pass your information on to any other agencies or individuals.
We restrict access to your information and only our administration team accesses the data. All members of this team sign confidentiality agreements and have police checks.